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LIVE UPDATES: Day 4 filing of COCs for 2025 elections

/ Updated as of: 05:48 AM October 06, 2024

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MANILA, Philippines — Those who intend to vie for any position in the 2025 elections have from Oct. 1 to 8 to file the following necessary documents, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec):

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Allowing Alice Guo to seek reelection is ridiculous – Sen. Villanueva

October 5 , 2024 – 01:47 AM
Allowing Alice Guo to seek reelection is ridiculous – Sen. Villanueva
“It would be ridiculous if she would still be allowed to run again,” Sen. Joel Villanueva said referring to dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo.

Ka Leody sees stronger anti-political dynasty mood in 2025 polls

October 5 , 2024 – 01:26 AM
Ka Leody sees stronger anti-political dynasty mood in 2025 polls
Anti-political dynasty sentiments may prevail in the 20256 midterm elections, labor leader Leody De Guzman said on Friday.

Labor leaders Leody De Guzman, Luke Espiritu file COCs for senator

October 4 , 2024 – 05:09 PM
Labor leaders Leody De Guzman, Luke Espiritu file COCs for senator
Labor leaders Leody de Guzman and Luke Espiritu formalized their senatorial bids as they filed their COCs on Friday. 

Three-way fight for Cotabato City mayor seen

October 4 , 2024 – 10:24 PM
Three-way fight for Cotabato City mayor seen
The mayoralty race in this capital city of the BARMM is shaping to be a three-cornered fight in 2025 midterm elections.

Former Zamboanga del Sur governor eyeing House seat

October 4 , 2024 – 10:19 PM
Former Zamboanga del Sur governor eyeing House seat
Former Zamboanga del Sur Gov. Aurora Cerilles is seeking to regain her former seat in the House of Representatives.

Progressive bets, political scions dominate 4th day of polls filing

October 4 , 2024 – 07:33 PM
Progressive bets, political scions dominate 4th day of polls filing
Progressive aspirants and party-list nominees as well as political scions dominated the fourth day of midterm elections filing on Friday

Young teacher ready to take on Las Piñas’ political giants in House race

October 4 , 2024 – 05:49 PM
Young teacher ready to take on Las Piñas’ political giants in House race
It may be a near-impossible plan, but a 28-year-old senior high school instructor will challenge established names in Las Piñas

Makabayan senatorial bet vows to push for P1,200 minimum wage nationwide

October 4 , 2024 – 05:47 PM
Makabayan senatorial bet vows to push for P1,200 minimum wage nationwide
If elected, a senatorial aspirant under the Makabayan coalition will push for the across the board ₱1,200 minimum wage nationwide. 

Labor leaders Leody De Guzman, Luke Espiritu file COCs for senator

October 4 , 2024 – 05:09 PM
Labor leaders Leody De Guzman, Luke Espiritu file COCs for senator
Labor leaders Leody de Guzman and Luke Espiritu formalized their senatorial bids as they filed their COCs on Friday. 

Ex-CA justice Veloso challenges Gomez in Leyte congressional bid

October 4 , 2024 – 04:31 PM
Ex-CA justice Veloso challenges Gomez in Leyte congressional bid
Former Court of Appeals Associate Justice Vicente Veloso III has filed his COC for representative of Leyte 4th district against Richard Gomez.

Pryde Teves seeks Negros Oriental governorship comeback

October 4 , 2024 – 04:07 PM
Pryde Teves seeks Negros Oriental governorship comeback
Former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves on Friday filed his COC for the position of governor in the May 2025 mid-term elections.

Negros Occidental gov eyeing last term with new running mate

October 4 , 2024 – 03:48 PM
Negros Occidental gov eyeing last term with new running mate
Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson is eyeing a third and last term in the May 2025 midterm elections with a new running mate.

Gabriela party-list nominee wants to decriminalize abortion in PH

October 4 , 2024 – 03:13 PM
Gabriela party-list nominee wants to decriminalize abortion in PH
A nominee of Gabriela said the party-list group is in favor of decriminalization of abortion in the Philippines.

Nancy Binay on Lagdameo’s bid for Congress: She is qualified

October 4 , 2024 – 02:43 PM
Nancy Binay on Lagdameo’s bid for Congress: She is qualified
Nancy Binay believes Makati congressional seat aspirant and incumbent Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo is qualified for the post

Ex-VP Robredo officially announces mayoral run in Naga, unveils slate

October 4 , 2024 – 02:29 PM
Ex-VP Robredo officially announces mayoral run in Naga, unveils slate
Former Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday announced her candidacy for mayor of Naga City while unveiling the “Team Naga” slate for 2025.

Isko Moreno leads by 78 points vs Lacuna in race for Manila mayor – OCTA

October 4 , 2024 – 02:28 PM
Isko Moreno leads by 78 points vs Lacuna in race for Manila mayor – OCTA
Isko Moreno will score a landslide victory for Manila’s mayoral race if the elections were held from July 8 to 10, OCTA survey says.

Senatorial bet Abby Binay not dwelling on being Alan Peter’s workmate

October 4 , 2024 – 02:12 PM
Senatorial bet Abby Binay not dwelling on being Alan Peter’s workmate
Senatorial hopeful Abby Binay does not yet want to dwell on the prospects of working with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

Abby Binay thanks sis Nancy for remarking ‘I’m qualified for Senate’

October 4 , 2024 – 01:29 PM
Abby Binay thanks sis Nancy for remarking ‘I’m qualified for Senate’
Makati Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay thanked her sister, Sen. Nancy Binay, for her good words about her senatorial bid in 2025.

Leni Robredo leads launching of ‘Team Naga 2025’ slate

October 4 , 2024 – 01:05 PM
Leni Robredo leads launching of ‘Team Naga 2025’ slate
Leni Robredo announced the ‘Team Naga 2025″ slate following her confirmation to run as mayor of Naga City in the 2025 local elections.

Abby Binay shrugs off Junjun’s plea to back Nancy

October 4 , 2024 – 12:56 PM
Abby Binay shrugs off Junjun’s plea to back Nancy
Senate bet and Mayor Abby Binay shrugged off brother Junjun’s call to support sister Sen. Nancy, who will run to become her successor.

Camille Villar on political dynasty issue: We won’t waste public’s trust

October 4 , 2024 – 11:53 AM
Camille Villar on political dynasty issue: We won’t waste public’s trust
Camille Villar addressed the political dynasty issue being raised against her family and vowed not to disappoint her parents.

Comelec: Local firm in Miru Joint Venture for 2025 polls withdraws

October 4 , 2024 – 12:41 PM
Comelec: Local firm in Miru Joint Venture for 2025 polls withdraws
The Comelec said St. Timothy Construction Corporation withdrew from the Miru Joint Venture – the country’s election technology provider.

Alice Guo to run for mayor in 2025 polls – legal counsel

October 4 , 2024 – 12:16 PM
Alice Guo to run for mayor in 2025 polls – legal counsel
Alice Guo, whose real name is Guo Hua Ping, will run for reelection as Bamban town mayor in the 2025 polls, according to her lawyer.

Piston’s Tatay Elmer shows support for Floranda, Makabayan senatorial bets

October 4 , 2024 – 11:52 AM
Piston’s Tatay Elmer shows support for Floranda, Makabayan senatorial bets
Tatay Elmer Cordero from Piston said he wants Floranda to secure a Senate seat so there will be a change in the transport sector.

Abby Binay formalizes candidancy for senator in 2025 polls

October 4 , 2024 – 11:10 AM
Abby Binay formalizes candidancy for senator in 2025 polls
Makati Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay made her bid to the Senate official, filing her COC at Manila Hotel Tent City on Friday.

Camille Villar files COC for senator

October 4 , 2024 – 10:47 AM
Camille Villar files COC for senator
Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) on Friday to run for senator in the 2025 polls.

Comelec: Suspended Antique board members can still run for 2025 polls

October 4 , 2024 – 10:18 AM
Comelec: Suspended Antique board members can still run for 2025 polls
The Comelec in San Jose de Buenavista town said the suspended board members of Antique could run for the 2025 midterm elections.

Sual, Pangasinan mayor linked to Bamban mayor, makes reelection bid

October 4 , 2024 – 09:28 AM
Sual, Pangasinan mayor linked to Bamban mayor, makes reelection bid
Sual, Pangasinan Mayor, Liseldo Calugay, who is linked to dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, on Thursday, filed his COC for reelection.

11 Makabayan senatorial bets file COC

October 4 , 2024 – 08:58 AM
11 Makabayan senatorial bets file COC
The Makabayan party’s 11 senatorial bets formalized their bid and filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Friday.

Day 3 of COC filing sees reduced number of colorful, shady characters

October 3 , 2024 – 09:17 PM
Day 3 of COC filing sees reduced number of colorful, shady characters
It appeared that no colorful characters emerged among the lesser-known senatorial and party-list representative aspirants

Cancer-stricken Ong, Go, dela Rosa file COCs for Senate

October 4 , 2024 – 05:56 AM
Cancer-stricken Ong, Go,  dela Rosa file COCs for Senate
Cancer-stricken doctor-vlogger Willie Ong officially launched a second bid for a Senate seat on Thursday along with Senators Go and Dela Rosa.
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